Contracts

Insights from the Review of eCommerce Legislation Final Report

The Review of eCommerce Legislation Final Report (Laporan Akhir Kajian Semakan Semula Perundangan eDagang) (‘the report’) represents a major national effort to modernise, refresh and renew the legal and regulatory framework for online commerce in Malaysia. Led by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (‘KPDN’) with input from over 90 stakeholders, the report provides a comprehensive evaluation of existing eCommerce laws, identifies key enforcement and consumer protection gaps, and sets out a structured plan for reform. Richard Wee Chambers (a member of Grandall Law Firm) are the legal advisors in this Review of eCommerce Legislation.

Agreement Between the United States of America and Malaysia on Reciprocal Trade

On 26 October 2025, an Agreement Between the United States and Malaysia on Reciprocal Trade was entered into. The Trade Agreement is aimed at establishing a clear and predictable framework for reciprocal trade. The Trade Agreement establishes a comprehensive framework aimed at enhancing bilateral economic ties, strengthening supply chain resilience, and aligning both countries’ trade and national-security interests. It is composed of seven key sections and multiple operative articles, each setting specific reciprocal commitments

美利坚合众国与马来西亚互惠贸易协议

美利坚合众国政府（’美国’）与马来西亚政府已就一项《互惠贸易协议》（’协议’）达成共识，旨在加强双方的双边经济关系，并为两国出口商提供前所未有的市场准入机会。

“Add to Cart”: Digital Contracts in E-Commerce

The convenience of online shopping often overshadows the legal realities behind each transaction. Every online purchase, no matter how big or small, constitutes a legally binding agreement between buyer and seller. When a consumer clicks “Add to Cart” or “I Agree,” a digital contract is formed, establishing enforceable rights and obligations on both sides.